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Child Rights in the U.S.: A Critical Analysis of Legislative Gaps and Progress

Child Rights in the U.S.: A Critical Analysis of Legislative Gaps and Progress

A society's devotion to its youngest and most vulnerable members can be determined in large part by how well children's rights are protected. But as a recent report by Human Rights Watch made clear, there

Understanding Kalaignar Women’s Rights Grant Scheme In Tamil Nadu, India

Understanding Kalaignar Women’s Rights Grant Scheme In Tamil Nadu, India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday launched the state government's latest social welfare initiative Kalaignar Women's Rights Grant Scheme with millions of women waking up to find their bank accounts credited with Rs

Repression in Iran: Crackdown Ahead of Protest Anniversary

Repression in Iran: Crackdown Ahead of Protest Anniversary

A troubling uptick in oppressive tactics against civil society and dissenting voices has been observed in Iran, a country with a complicated socio-political terrain. This increase occurred when Mahsa Jina Amini's death in detention one

Egypt: Amnesty International Calls For Immediate Release Of Hisham Kassem

Egypt: Amnesty International Calls For Immediate Release Of Hisham Kassem

Amnesty International's Research and Advocacy Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Philip Luther, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Hisham Kassem, detained since August 20 solely for the peaceful exercise

Iran’s ‘Gender Apartheid’ Bill: The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Rights

Iran’s ‘Gender Apartheid’ Bill: The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Rights

It is depressing to see how the oppressive hold of patriarchy is becoming more entrenched in some parts of the world after great progress has been made in the direction of gender equality. The most

We Need Immediate Cessation Of Recruitment And Use Of ‘Child Soldiers’

We Need Immediate Cessation Of Recruitment And Use Of ‘Child Soldiers’

The UN Security Council has identified six grave violations affecting children: sexual violence against children, attacks against schools or hospitals, denial of humanitarian access for children, abduction of children, killing and maiming of children, and

US: Women Travel Over 12 Hours to Neighboring States for Abortion

US: Women Travel Over 12 Hours to Neighboring States for Abortion

Women in the US travel for hours to strategically opened abortion clinics to circumvent the bans in their home states. The number of women seeking out such services has increased significantly in 2023 despite the

Blow to women’s rights; Sexual harassment taking place on flight

Blow to women’s rights; Sexual harassment taking place on flight

Flights are not safe for Indian women. They have been facing sexual harassment on flights, which is a huge blow to women’s rights.  In a shocking incident in India, an Indigo passenger was booked for

EU Pushed to Recognize Sex Workers As Court Steps Up Rights Protection

EU Pushed to Recognize Sex Workers As Court Steps Up Rights Protection

Sex workers in the EU have turned to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after the French government criminalized their profession in 2016. The court will look into the case as it has already

HRW shines light on Taliban’s gender crimes against humanity

HRW shines light on Taliban’s gender crimes against humanity

Since taking over Afghanistan, the Taliban have committed numerous human rights violations, particularly against the country's women and girls. The authorities have imposed a number of restrictions through various written or announced decrees since August